| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm octa-core) |
| Display | 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1080×2340) Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, Infinity-O punch-hole design, up to 800 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8) + 5MP ultra-wide (down from 8MP on the A26) + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 13MP |
| RAM / Storage | 6GB+128GB or 8GB+256GB; microSD expansion available |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 25W fast charging |
| OS | Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| Water/Dust Resistance | IP64 (down from IP67 on the A26) — splash-resistant, not fully waterproof |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, matching the company's standard for its higher-tier Galaxy devices .
Samsung has brought several flagship AI features to the A27 :
| Aspect | Galaxy A27 5G | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP67 |
| Ultra-wide camera | 5MP | 8MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Price | $349.99 (+$50 over A26 launch) | $299.99 |
The $50 price hike alongside these cuts has drawn criticism from outlets including The Verge and Notebookcheck .
The Galaxy A27 5G delivers a genuinely upgraded display and a new Snapdragon chip, along with a generous six-year software commitment. But the decision to downgrade the ultra-wide camera, water resistance, and Wi-Fi — while raising the price — makes it a harder sell than its predecessor. Buyers looking for a balanced mid-ranger may want to weigh the A27 against older A-series phones and competing options before ordering.